DevOps Specialist
Full time
at Exinity
in
UAE
Posted on February 13, 2025
Job details
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Computers) Nationality: Any Nationality Vacancy: 1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and skilled DevOps Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of modern DevOps tools and practices, a foundational understanding of coding (especially in GoLang), experience working with databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and some knowledge of network fundamentals. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and contributes to enhancing system reliability and scalability.Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable software deployments.
- Automate infrastructure management and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
- Monitor, maintain, and improve the performance, scalability, and security of existing infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to streamline code integration, deployment, and configuration.
- Write efficient scripts and develop minor applications or services using GoLang to automate processes or solve operational challenges.
- Support, manage, and optimize database operations for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other database systems in the environment.
- Assist with backup strategies, performance tuning, and capacity planning for database infrastructures.
- Set up and manage robust monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure system health and performance.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and application issues promptly.
- Implement incident response procedures and participate in on-call rotations when required.
- Work closely with the development, QA, and network teams to align infrastructure efforts with project goals.
- Advocate for and implement DevOps best practices, including version control, continuous testing, and agile methodologies.
- Maintain a basic understanding of network infrastructure, including load balancers, firewalls, and VPN configurations.
- Collaborate with the network team to ensure secure and optimal network configurations.
- Implement security best practices in all DevOps activities to safeguard the company’s data and systems.
Qualifications
Essential:- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer/Specialist in a fintech or high-availability environment.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, with GoLang being highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience managing and tuning databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
- Basic knowledge of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Familiarity with other databases like MySQL or ClickHouse.
- Basic understanding of security protocols and standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
- Working experience within a Brokerage environment or financial services industry.
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